Grand Theft Auto has introduced some of the most exciting and action-packed missions over the years. Regardless of whether it is GTA 5is “The Big Score” or GTA 4s “Three Leaf Clover,” each quest in a Grand Theft Auto The game is meant to feel like a drama-filled moment that has been pulled straight out of a movie. Rockstar's crime-filled franchise has no shortage of mind-blowing missions, but when it comes down to it GTA: San Andreasthe game's finale remains one of the best endings in the entire series.
Entitled “End of the Line”, San Andreas' action-packed finale brings the game's story to a climax that is not only thrilling, but also has emotional depth. Greed, corruption and justice will all come into play in a final showdown, and as much as GTA franchise has tried to recapture that magic, it has been difficult to achieve. The best GTA The game is debatable, though San Andreas remains a favorite for many, and its finale serves as the cherry on top of a wonderfully crafted and immersive journey.
What makes San Andreas final so special?
GTA has featured plenty of wild missions, but “End of the Line” set a new standard for how over-the-top and well-written finales could be for the franchise. It's cinematic, sad and so wild that it's hard not to laugh at the absurdity when you play it for the first time. “End of the Line” is the perfect build-up to the previous events of the story, and while GTA the finals that have followed are also good, San Andreas' ending still stands out among the crowd. Beyond the final mission, San Andreas showed how much more potential the series had. Between its large and diverse open world and cinematic narrative, this GTA post had no choice but to wrap things up with a powerful final chapter that takes the story back to Grove Street where it all began.
A final chapter filled with emotion, an epic chase and plenty of violence
“End of the Line” takes CJ into the belly of the beast; Big Smoke's Crack Palace. GTA is no stranger to controversy, so starting the final mission by breaking into a fortified crack den was perfect for the brand. After Big Smoke's betrayal, CJ is ready for revenge. But first he has to get a SWAT tank. Instead of relying on stealth, CJ drives the massive tank through the entrance and starts the mission with a bang. From there, he ascends the four floors of the drug-filled fortress and shoots down all of Big Smoke's allies. Blasting into the building guns blazing is a real power trip, but when players reach their goal, the mission suddenly adds an amazing emotional weight.
CJ breaks into Big Smoke's lair, but instead of directly confronting CJ, he plays video games while wearing a bulletproof vest. It's a harrowing sight that shows that Big Smoke is aware that he's a target, but he's also trying to manage and block the danger he's in. Big Smoke has always wanted to get into the drug trade, and now that he's a kingpin, he's faced with how fleeting that kind of power really is. After a heated shootout, CJ finally kills Big Smoke. The now-fallen drug kingpin admits he was blinded by money and power, with his final words: “I had no choice… I had to do it… I only see the opportunity. When I'm gone, everyone will remember my name… Big Smoke.” GTA features some of the most compelling characters in gaming, and Big Smoke remains both a harrowing and tragic figure.
Then Tenpenny appears. He takes his briefcase of getaway money and prepares to kill CJ, but the latter fakes him out. Tenpenny ignites an explosion in the Crack Palace, giving CJ only minutes to escape. Once out of the building, Tenpenny begins to escape via fire truck, but not before Sweet shows up and grabs the fire truck's ladder. CJ gets into a car, and from then on an exciting chase ensues as the city erupts into a full-on riot filled with police cars, gang members, and even a close call with an oncoming train. Tenpenny eventually crashes and dies. CJ and his crew all look over his corpse. As everyone leaves to go back to their homes, CJ kneels over Tenpenny and says, “See you, officer.” After that, the gang gets to go about their lives undisturbed by the corrupt police and Big Smoke's blind ambitions. Despite the violence and riots, San Andreas' ends on a hopeful note.
Other memorable missions throughout GTA history
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GTA 5 |
Father/Son — Michael and Franklin must hunt down boat thieves who have Michael's son Jimmy. |
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GTA: Vice City |
Publicity Tour — Stuck in the rock band Love Fist's limousine, Tommy ends up in a Speed-inspired scenario where he can't let go of the acceleration or else a bomb goes off. |
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GTA 5 |
The Big Score — The Last Heist. This mission has two different approaches; Obvious or subtle. Later, Franklin is faced with the difficult choice of murdering Michael, Trevor, or letting both live. |
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GTA: San Andreas |
Just Business — Big Smoke and CJ must battle the Russian mafia via motorcycle. |
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GTA: Vice City |
Keep Your Friends Close — The final mission that completes Tommy's story. |
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GTA 4 |
Three Leaf Clover — A botched robbery turns into a sequence reminiscent of a Michael Mann movie HEAT. |
Other missions and finals have had a big impact on GTAs legacy. Since it is the latest post, GTA 5The finale is an epic way to end the story, but depending on Franklin's endgame choices, it could also be anticlimactic. The rest listed have the same aspects that do San Andreas' last mission so well, but they don't exactly bring everyone together in a complex sequence.
When I'm gone, everyone will remember my name… Big Smoke.
Now the mystery in many players' minds is exactly how GTA 6s quest will pit against the rest of the franchise. Based on the two GTA 6 trailers that Rockstar has released, it's clear that the game will feature the classic staples that the series is known for, but the bigger question is how the new chapter will differ. Right now all players can do is sit and wait GTA 6s long-awaited launch, and when that day finally arrives, its final mission will hopefully be as cinematic and poignant as San Andreas — stuck with everyone GTA games that followed arguably fail to top it, that's a big ask.
